Tag Archives: Choice
Three Constants in My Ever-changing Life
I knew it to be true in my heart even before I heard it put into words. According to Stephen Covey, there are three constants in life: change, choice and principles. Life is in a constant flux. It is forever … Continue reading
The Fruits of the Spirit
There is so much evil in the world today masquerading as good. Affluence is held up as the good life and the ultimate purpose of man’s existence. Hedonism and sheer pleasure are portrayed as true happiness and to be enjoyed … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, Discipline, Fidelity
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Recognizing the Presence in My Life
I am often amazed how I can choose not to be tied down to where I am or to the situation I am in. In the moments just before sleep, I love to go over the day and remember the … Continue reading
Grief and Joy
Life is hard. Life is fragile. There is constant straining and the struggle is a never ending one. I can lose everything in but a moment. A catastrophe can wipe out everything I have worked for. A severe illness can … Continue reading
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We Are An Easter People
Several years ago, Europe as a whole celebrated its millennium jubilee, tracing its history and acknowledging its roots and origins. It noted its rootedness in the Graeco-Roman culture and civilization. Pope Benedict, then still Cardinal Ratzinger, lobbied that Europe also … Continue reading
Quests
People often fear what they do not know nor understand. And what they fear, because they cannot handle it, they usually end up hating. Ignorance and uncertainty breed fear and insecurity. Fear and insecurity give rise to hatred. I used … Continue reading
Languages of Love
I can be very dense sometimes. I often miss what others are telling me specially when I fail to see or read between the lines. I am disappointed when I don’t feel loved just because the other does not love … Continue reading
Changes and Changelessness
Life is constant change yet the more things change the more they stay they same. I have changed and have seen a lot of changes in and during my life. Some changes are but a blur. Like, technology gets a … Continue reading
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In the Hands of the Divine Sculptor
I recently came across this beautiful sculpture. It is amazing how such fluid transparency and soft delicate features can be drawn out from a material as hard as marble. What is even more amazing is the artistry of the sculptor … Continue reading
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To Be Human Is To Ask Questions
Several days after the Resurrection and the apostles and disciples were still unbelieving and full of questions, made even more disquieting by their fears. To be human is to ask a lot of questions. Even believers are bothered by questions, … Continue reading
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